Ryan Braun hit an early two-run homer Saturday, helping Milwaukee to a 5-4 win over St Louis. Braun's 32nd homer, which came off starting and losing pitcher Kyle Lohse (6-10), gave Milwaukee a quick 2-0 lead with one out in the top of the first. Three runs scored on three St.

Laynce Nix hit the first grand slam of his career Wednesday, pacing Cincinnati to a 6-1 victory over St. Louis. The Cardinals lost their third in a row and fell two games behind Philadelphia in the race for the second-best record in the National League.

Adam Wainwright yielded three runs and 10 hits in eight innings Saturday, helping St. Louis to a 6-3 win over Colorado. It gave St.

Ryan Ludwick had five of St. Louis's 17 hits and homered twice Friday, helping the Cardinals out-slug Pittsburgh 14-7. St. Louis blew an early 5-0 lead, but kept the runs coming in what was its sixth win in seven games.

Casey McGehee's three RBI, including a two-run home run, Thursday keyed the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The homer, his 13th, capped a three-run sixth inning and gave Milwaukee a 4-2 lead.